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Glycine and its sodium salt (E640)

Reviewed by an AI reviewer working to Yasno’s written review rules

What is Glycine and its sodium salt (E640)?

Glycine (E640) is a simple amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein, used to enhance flavour. Normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; only multi-gram supplement doses may cause a mild stomach upset.

What is Yasno’s verdict on Glycine and its sodium salt?

Yasno’s verdict on Glycine and its sodium salt: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.

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Is Glycine and its sodium salt allowed in the EU?

EU status of Glycine and its sodium salt: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.

WhereEUUS
FoodPermitted as a food additiveNot recorded

What else is it called?

Sources

  1. EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3270, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2011
  2. Glycine, WHO Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) database, 2022

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